Discover the Benefits of Tai Chi Lessons in Bradford

4worldlovers: It’s a large and beautiful room so there will be plenty of space to socially distance if you want.

We’ll start with a relaxing qigong set then start to learn a tai chi form. Classes will be £5 for just the qigong, or £8 for both qigong and tai chi.

Pushing hands after this class (approx. 12:45) at the bandstand at Roberts Park.

At the bandstand, Roberts Park, Saltaire. Check location on Google Maps

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Registered instructor with the Tai chi and qigong union of Great Britain.

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese exercise system suitable for young and old alike; despite it’s soft flowing movements it can provide a strong though non aerobic workout.

Classes will comprise of a set of ‘energy’ exercises (qigong) designed to bring energy into the body rather than the ‘Western’ way of exhausting the body.

The exercises are non-aerobic and help increase the range of motion of the limbs, improve joint flexibility and resilience.

The Wu style tai chi chuan form which is a set of movements performed slowly and gently helps relieve the symptoms of stress and aids relaxation, helps improve balance and normalizes blood pressure. The movements are also very detailed and precise which helps keep the mind calm and focused. The Tuesday evening class also allows for students to stay on (until around 9:30pm) to try or practice sticking or pushing hands.

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Is fluid yet precise. You learn to feel your body’s natural energies with the Tai Chi Chuan form and Tai Chi dance. The practice is relaxing and energising at the same time. Practising leads to inner peace and stability....


...contains dozens of distinct stances and postures and movement sequences that promote relaxation, mindfulness and flexibility. It doesn’t matter whether you are unfit or an olympic athlete...


Feng Shou is Taoist Hand of the Wind Kung Fu. It is the more dynamic component of the Lishi training system. It is used for training coordination, cardio-vascular stamina, presence of mind, precise smooth motion and self-defence. Lishi Kung Fu is never harsh or aggressive. It is soft as the wind, difficult to grasp, and very effective...

“For me Lishi is not only self defence or yoga but a holistic way of learning to know myself. Any other classes I have attended, and that is many, only focused on one aspect of my being but Lishi has an integrative approach that is unparalleled. I have benefited enormously in ways that I did not expect. It has increased my self-knowledge and self confidence greatly. It has not only increased my flexibility, stamina and strength but taught me a whole new way of relating to the world. Thank you. I warmly recommend Lishi classes to everyone."

“I recommend Lishi to anyone of any age. It provides tremendous benefits on so many levels and areas. You name your area of concern, and there are exercises to help improve it. Its holistic approach has been tried and tested and is apparent when practicing and feeling the overall improvements. It is an amazing system that I’ve benefited from in many ways including stress-relief, strength, balance, focus, overall health, and by experiencing things I didn’t know I could do or feel. Most importantly, all of the benefits come while having good fun. The teachers are a blessing.”

“When I started Lishi I suffered from Asthma and had to use an inhaler regularly. After about a year of attending regular classes my Asthma disappeared and I haven’t used an inhaler since. This is just one of a string of benefits

I have enjoyed from training in Lishi. There is no other form of exercise I’ve tried that has given me the same buzz during and afterwards. It really switches my energy on which is a fantastic feeling.”

“There are so many reasons that people take Lishi up, and also so many ways it can help, that I think most people should give it a go! I think it improves co-ordination, flexibility, stability, confidence and lung capacity. And I have only been going for four weeks… The totality of the system, in that it is a whole culture and for some a belief, means that everyone will find some part of Daoism that they can either benefit from or appreciate.”

"I would recommend Lishi to everybody because it improves every aspect of one’s life in an amazing way."

"We ran a five week course of Lishi for our design team and noticed positive differences in how the team worked together and were more creative on the days when we'd started with Lishi. The teachers were very professional and quickly helped our stressed managers to relax and feel energised and happy."

Lishi has a positive effect on every area of my life: my body is healthier and fitter, my emotions and thoughts are calmer and my mind is more alert. I especially love the variety of exercises and the experience of Chi in its various forms. Whether it is Tai Chi form or partner exercise - there is so much to discover and to integrate in my everyday life. I wish that everyone had the chance to discover the benefits of Lishi.

Having spent quite some years in a dance environment, I was looking for something to replace that, without putting the impact on my joints dance had.

I was quite surprised how I felt after taking my first Lishi Tai Chi class. Firstly, I felt exuberant and I was surprised how flowing the Lishi was, while still giving a gentle but deep muscle workout. My body felt loose and warmed up afterwards. Spiritually, I felt free and relaxed and I would recommend the experience to everyone.

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